Tokyo’s 5 Star Hotels (Forbes Travel Guide 2025)
Tokyo’s luxury hotel scene is world‑class—where else can you sleep in a sky‑high tower one night and in a ryokan‑style suite the next? Forbes Travel Guide recently refreshed its list of Tokyo’s top five‑star hotels, and I’ve pulled together a friendly guide to help you choose the perfect stay.
If you’ve ever wondered why travel writers and hotel junkies get so excited about “Forbes Five Stars,” here’s the backstory:
Started in 1958: Back then, it was called the Mobil Travel Guide (yep, as in the gas company). It was the first real star‑rating system for hotels and restaurants in the U.S. Think of it as the OG of travel guides.
Anonymous Inspections: Here’s the cool part—Forbes inspectors travel incognito, checking in like normal guests. They measure everything from how crisp the sheets are to how quickly the staff remembers your name. No hotel knows when it’s being tested.
The Five-Star Standard:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The absolute top tier. Think flawless service, world‑class dining, dreamy rooms, and those little extras (like turndown chocolates or a butler who somehow predicts you want sparkling water before you even ask).
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Still luxury, but not quite as over‑the‑top.
⭐⭐⭐ Very nice, but not in the Forbes luxury club.
Tokyo’s 5 star hotels short summary:
1) The Capitol Hotel Tokyu
Location: Nagatacho, near political heart of Tokyo and historic Hie Shrine
Price Range:
USD: $500–$800 per night
EUR: ~€460–€735
Checkout time: 12:00 PM
Transport: Direct access to Tameike‑Sanno and Kokkai‑gijidomae subway stations
Restaurants:
Suiren – Kaiseki fine dining (multi‑course Japanese haute cuisine)
Star Hill – Cantonese restaurant
All Day Dining Origami – Western and Japanese comfort dishes
The Capitol Bar – Known for its cozy, whisky‑focused selection
Facilities: Breakfast🍳 | 🏊 Indoor pool | 💆 Spa | 🍵 Tea lounge | 🏋 Gym
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2) Imperial Hotel, Tokyo
Location: Near Hibiya Park and Imperial Palace gardens.
Price Range:
USD: $400–$700
EUR: ~€370–€645
Checkout time: 12:00 AM
Transport: Walking distance to Ginza and Hibiya subway; close to Tokyo Station
Restaurants:
Les Saisons – French fine dining with celebrity chef collaborations
Kamon – Famous teppanyaki grill with premium wagyu beef
Nadaman Tokyo – Traditional Japanese kaiseki
Imperial Viking Sal – Buffet restaurant (where the term “Viking buffet” originated in Japan)
Facilities: 🍳Breakfast | 🏊 Pool | 🏋 Gym | 🛍 Shopping arcade | 💆 Spa
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3) Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo
Location: Nihonbashi, occupying top floors with sweeping views.
Price Range:
USD: $600–$1,200
EUR: ~€555–€1,105
Checkout time: 12:00 AM
Transport: direct subway access via Mitsukoshi-mae Station on the Ginza and Hanzomon line
Restaurants:
Signature – Michelin‑starred French dining
Sense – Refined Cantonese cuisine with a skyline backdrop
K’shiki – Italian meets Japanese produce
Tapas Molecular Bar – 8‑seat avant‑garde tasting menu (very exclusive)
Ventaglio – International buffet
Facilities: 🍳Breakfast | 💆 Award‑winning spa | 🏋 Fitness studio | 🏢 Event spaces | 🍸 Sky bars
4) The Okura Tokyo
Location: Toranomon, near Roppongi/Akasaka.
Price Range:
USD: $500–$900
EUR: €460–€830
Checkout time: 11:00 AM
Transport: Close to Kamiyacho subway
Restaurants:
Yamazato – Kaiseki Japanese dining
Sazanka – Teppanyaki restaurant serving wagyu and seafood
La Belle Époque – French haute cuisine
Orchid – All‑day dining
Bar Orchid – Classic cocktails, a Tokyo institution
Facilities: 🏊 Pool | 💆 Spa | 🌿 Gardens | 🍸 Bar Orchid | 🏢 Banquet halls
5) Palace Hotel Tokyo
Location: Beside the Imperial Palace moat.
Price Range:
USD: $600–$1,000
EUR: ~€550–€920
Checkout time: 12:00 PM
Transport: Direct to Otemachi subway, near Tokyo Station
Restaurants:
Wadakura – Kaiseki with seasonal Japanese dishes
Crown – French fine dining
Tatsumi – Tempura specialty
Amber Palace – Chinese cuisine
Grand Kitchen – International brasserie with terrace views
Facilities: 🏊 Indoor pool | 💆 Evian Spa | 🏋 Fitness center | 🥂 Terrace dining
6) The Peninsula Tokyo
Location: Across from the Imperial Palace, near Ginza.
Price Range:
USD: $700–$1,200
EUR: €645–€1,105
Checkout time: 12:00 AM
Transport: Direct to Hibiya subway, near Tokyo Station
Restaurants:
Peter – Steak & grill with city views
Hei Fung Terrace – Dim sum and other Cantonese fare
Kyoto Tsuruya – Traditional Japanese kaiseki
The Lobby – English afternoon tea
Facilities: 💆 Peninsula Spa | 🏊 Pool with views | 🏋 Gym | 🚘 Rolls‑Royce transfers
7) The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho
Location: Kioicho, soaring above Tokyo from 30th floor.
Price Range:
USD: $500–$900
EUR: €460–€830
Checkout time: 12:00 AM
Transport: Connected to Nagatacho subway
Restaurants:
Washoku Souten – Refined Japanese cuisine
Oasis Garden – Mediterranean flavors
Sky Gallery Lounge Levita – Stylish cocktails with city views
Facilities: 🏊 Pool | 💆 Spa | 🏋 Gym | 🍸 Sky lounge
8) The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo
Location: Roppongi Midtown Tower (floors 45–53).
Price Range:
USD: $700–$1,500
EUR: ~€630–€1,380
Checkout time: 12:00 PM
Transport: Direct to Roppongi subway
Restaurants:
Azure 45 – Michelin‑starred French restaurant
Hinokizaka – Japanese dining with sushi, tempura, teppanyaki
Towers – International flavors
The Lobby Lounge & Bar – Afternoon tea and cocktails
Facilities: 💆 Ritz‑Carlton Spa | 🏊 Pool | 🏋 Fitness club | 🥂 Club lounge
9) Takanawa Hanakohro
Location: Shinagawa, within Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa estate.
Price Range:
USD: $600–$1,000
EUR: €550–€920
Checkout time: 12:00 AM
Transport: Near Shinagawa Station (great for bullet trains)
Restaurants: Guests access multiple dining venues across the Prince Hotel complex:
Kaiseki cuisine at Wakatake
Japanese grill dining at Shisen
International buffet at the main hotels
Facilities: 🌿 Japanese gardens | 💆 Spa | 🍵 Tea ceremonies | 🏊 Pool access (via Prince complex)
